Tax Trap debate sparks public loan schemes dispute
The piece rails at the Register’s loan plan for 150000 to fund immigration and internal improvements, arguing it would trap the colony in debt and tax hikes. It contrasts American borrowing with South Australia, questions repayment terms of thirty years, and condemns repudiation fears while urging fiscal caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halliburton
Hegister
Hhe Mead
Genere
American Union
Register
The
South Australia
Morphett
Borprer Ganes
Melbourne
Port Phillip
Police Court Sat Jul 6 Drunkenness and theft cases
Richard Witton was fined for drunkenness and damage at the storehouse while James Shuttleworth and his wife faced charges of stealing two ducks and other fowls from William Letchford. Ducks, hens, and related items were identified and linked to the defendants during a police search of their home.
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Richard Witton
Stoor-House
Jiames Shuttleworth
William Letchford
Willian Letchford
Tallow-Chaudier
Sturt Street
Fow-howsé
Péiamér
Mie Harvey
Miliiaet
Rusdle-street
Eliza Morson
Mel Harvey
Hat
Hal
Cromie
Wright-street
Yani
Croms
Cone
Jagoe
Prisoners remanded after seizure of goods and children
Witness described detaining both prisoners and placing four young children in police care. The male prisoner claimed all items in the house were his except the linen worn, while a watch and minor items were found on him. Inspector Litchfield sought a remand to trace other articles.
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Perry
Ade
John Coombes
Angas Street
Henry Brooks
Gouger Street
Ae Melicean
Waartoe
Encounter Bay
Mesars Johnstone
Board
Bennett
Joseph Burnett
Cape Jarvis
Litchfield
Correspondence on Arts Education and Library Merger
A reader details debates over merging the Mechanics' Institute with the Athenium and Neales rooms for lectures and reading. He argues the half-subscription rule funds book purchases and warns of financial strain, urging subscribers to push for reform and keep books under union control. He urges public support and press involvement to encourage a practical, accessible cultural center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumming
Neals
Mechanics’ Institute
Bos
Flo
Neales
Neva
Athenaeum
Atheneum
Institute
New Constitution Thoughts on Universal Suffrage and Ballot
A letter to the Daily Times argues for self government in a new colony with universal suffrage and education reformation. It advocates replacing property with education as a voting criterion, universal ballot, and elected representatives to govern via a single ballot method. The writer warns against drink and corruption, urging honest civic participation.
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Ealtor
Dainy Times
Downings Street
Newcastle
Aeny Tate
California News From Sydney Letters Describe Hard Times
The Sydney Morning Herald publishes two private letters from California dated February 1850. One describes heavy rain, flooded Sacramento and fires in San Francisco and Stockton, with misery among the poor, scarce employment, and high prices. The other traces emigration, ship hardship, and bustling San Francisco, noting rising rents, crowded stores, and a swift rebuilding surge.
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California
Sydney
Overlund
William
Orr
San Francisco
Sydney Morning Serold
Saccamento
Stockton
Abey
Goode
Musquitto
John Hull
Mas Ile
Hhenwclves
Volordies
Bubeeith
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Wickstein, & Co
Arsac
Sujgar
Sea Asod
Wickarcnn, & Co
Pickler Anuview
Sowamx & CamAt
City Auction
Lloyd's Agent
Weoxespay
Ipix
Soroxaywaxp Co
Newhaven
Guernsey
Moxpar
Bours & Oo
Belvidere
Alea
Joaway
Jamsox
Kmh & Co
Caleb Crumpton
Jane-atreet
Findsarah
Cook's Creel
Onkaparinga
Sroguso
Smith
H. Fawsi
Ballyagh
Kinkey
Brighton Road
Sterinson
F. If. Gibson
Gibson
Hall
Linn Anp
Boicore Society
Wesleyan School
Gawler-place
Heevar
Maguire
Hawkes
Prair
Vieroascee
Pain
Potter
Albion Hotel
Morphett-Street
Doran
Genend
Soviety
That W. Williams
Walkerville
Ivy
Duran
Adelaide
New South Wales
Banke
Commissariat
Ehost
Rowan Carnosac
Pentridee
Church of England
Holy Order of Priesthood
St. Francis’ Hall
Tts Ha
Atuien
Batranca
Prise
Eatrance
Reese
Disher
Henderson
Bazaar
Measrs J
W.W. Lyal
J. Calvert
Colin Campbell
Wenn
H. N. Simson
J. B. Kirk
G, Mills
M, Lynen
J. Chambers
F, Stephen
J. Turnbull
A.C
G, Erskine
Dalimahoy Campbell
J. O. Shannasay
T. Hamiltos
Melbourne Daily News
Conworked
Brand and Francis
Penny
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